This was my very first time I had to sharpen my reel mower blades and it was easier than I expected. As long as you follow the instructions enclosed with the kit, you can't make a mistake. It only took approximately 30 minutes to complete the backslapping process and once done, I was amazed at how well my mower cuts my Bermuda lawn. I was so impressed with the results that I even went ahead and sharpened my push reel mower that I use around areas in my yard that are hard to cut with my power mower. I encourage anyone that is finding their blades in need of some sharpening to try this kit out because, for the money, the product really works!